according to ESPN, the Big Ten is in serious negotiations with Maryland to join the conference. If Maryland says yes, Rutgers would also come in as the 14th member. Connecticut would then likely go to the ACC to replace Maryland.

I'm not a fan of the mega-conferences, I'm sick of seeing all this movement...I want to see conferences small enough where everyone plays everyone, so there's no dispute to/for the conference champion.

Posted by colonels19 on 11/18/2012 10:09:00 AM (view original):I'm not a fan of the mega-conferences, I'm sick of seeing all this movement...I want to see conferences small enough where everyone plays everyone, so there's no dispute to/for the conference champion.

If there is a conference title game I don't think there really is a dispute as to who the conference champion should be.

what value does Maryland or Rutgers bring to the Big10. this is just a terrible decision for the Big10. And don't tell me it adds fans on the East Coast. Rutgers and Maryland Football hardly even register on the TV ratings. Big10 looking very desperate on this one. Trying to keep up with the Jones (SEC) and just not a good move. This one will come back to haunt the Big10. They should of grabbed Syracuse when they had a chance.

Posted by cravedogg on 11/18/2012 5:33:00 PM (view original):what value does Maryland or Rutgers bring to the Big10. this is just a terrible decision for the Big10. And don't tell me it adds fans on the East Coast. Rutgers and Maryland Football hardly even register on the TV ratings. Big10 looking very desperate on this one. Trying to keep up with the Jones (SEC) and just not a good move. This one will come back to haunt the Big10. They should of grabbed Syracuse when they had a chance.

How exactly is Syracuse an upgrade over either of those two teams?

And this was solely about television footprint. The Big Ten will add 3 massive television markets with two teams.